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Avalynn

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Pronounced AV-uh-lin /ˈæv.ə.lɪn/High

Meaning: Modern compound of Ava (life, bird, or island of apples) and -lynn (Welsh: lake); or linked to Avalon (Celtic isle of apples)Medium

In 30 seconds: A modern compound of Ava and -lynn, with an accidental connection to Avalon — the mythical Celtic island of apples where King Arthur was taken to heal. Whether intentional or not, the Arthurian echo adds mythological depth.

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Origin MediumCeltic, English

MeaningModern compound of Ava (life, bird, or island of apples) and -lynn (Welsh: lake); or linked to Avalon (Celtic isle of apples)

U.S. rank (2025)#1170 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births198 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,411

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Avalynn combines Ava (from Germanic meaning life, or short for Avalon) with the -lynn suffix (Welsh llyn: lake). It is a modern American coinage. Avalon is the Celtic otherworldly island of apples associated with the Arthurian legend.

Avalynn appeared in U.S. birth data in the 2000s and ranked #1173 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Avalon, the Celtic isle of healing and immortality where King Arthur was carried after his final battle, derives from Celtic abal or avallo (apple) — making Avalynn an accidental name for 'island of apples + lake.'

Overall data confidence 78%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AvelynAvalynAvelyn

Nicknames

AvaLynnAvie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avalynn mean?

Avalynn combines Ava (life, or short for Avalon: island of apples) with -lynn (Welsh: lake). It echoes the Arthurian Avalon, though it is a modern American coinage.

How do you pronounce Avalynn?

It's said AV-uh-lin — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Avalynn a boy or girl name?

Avalynn is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Avalynn?

Avalynn ranked #1173 for U.S. girls in 2024.